State-owned hydropower giant NHPC on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GEDCOL) to form a joint venture (JV) for setting up a 500-megawatt (MW) floating solar power projects in Odisha. ”Promoters agreement has been signed on January 4, 2022, between NHPC Limited and Green Energy Development […]
Odisha Cabinet approves power infra projects worth Rs 1,796cr
Bhubaneswar: The Cabinet of Naveen Patnaik government in Odisha on Friday approved power infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,796.73 crore. The Cabinet has decided to execute Phase-IV of the Odisha Distribution System Strengthening Project (ODSSP), which was launched during the year 2013-14 for installing 473 number of 33/11 KV primary sub-stations and its associated lines across […]
Odisha aims for zero load-shedding, directs power companies to up production – EQ Mag Pro
Grid Corporation of Odisha (Gridco) MD Trilochan Panda said the state had a total power availability of 7,651 mw, including 1,295 mw from renewable sources. Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government directed the energy firms on Tuesday to maximise production to prevent load-shedding in summer as less rainfall led to…Read More...
Solar Plant With Floating Panels To Be Set Up In Odisha – EQ Mag Pro
Sambalpur : A solar power plant with a capacity to generate 40-megawatt (MW) power will be installed at the Hirakud Dam Reservoir in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, an official said on Friday. It will be set up by the Solar Energy Corporation of India, which is under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Floating panels, […]
MCL To Set Up 50 MW Solar Power Plant In Odisha – EQ Mag Pro
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India will set up a 50 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Odisha’s Sambalpur at a total cost of Rs 301.92 crore, moving steadily towards its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2024. MCL has placed a turnkey order to set-up a 50 MW solar power plant […]
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited to set up 50 MW solar power plant in Odisha – EQ Mag Pro
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India will set up a 50 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Odisha’s Sambalpur at a total cost of Rs 301.92 crore, moving steadily towards its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2024. MCL has placed a turnkey order to set-up a 50 MW solar power plant […]
Odisha makes 100% exemption on taxes for electric vehicles – EQ Mag Pro
As per the policy, the state will provide a 15 per cent subsidy, a maximum of Rs 5,000 for two-wheelers, Rs 10,000 for three-wheelers, and Rs 50,000 for four-wheelers on the base price. The Odisha government has made a 100 per cent exemption on motor vehicle (MV) taxes and registration fees on electric vehicles in […]
Odisha Approves 10 Projects Worth Rs 2171 Cr; Renewable Energy, Ethanol in Focus – EQ Mag Pro
The Proposals are mainly from the sectors like renewable energy, coal tar, cement grinding, ethanol production, food processing and tourism. Bhubaneswar: State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting held on Saturday under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra accorded in-principle approval to 10 industrial investment proposals envisaging investment of around Rs 2171.82 […]
Odisha Approves Electric Vehicle Policy 2021, Targets 20% EVs By 2025 – EQ Mag Pro
“The objective is to reduce emissions caused by the use of traditional fossil fuel-run vehicles and promote the manufacture of electric vehicles,” said Mahapatra. Bhubaneswar: The State Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday approved the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021 which aims to promote the use of electric vehicles, said Chief Secretary […]
New Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 May Get Cabinet Nod Soon – EQ Mag Pro
Sources said that the Commerce and Transport department has submitted the Cabinet memorandum on Wednesday and the new policy will be launched after it gets approval of the CM and the Cabinet. BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 that will offer subsidy on purchase of e-vehicles (EVs) and free registration is likely to get […]